UCB Honored as Community Champion

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – October 3, 2024. The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 84 Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play a vital role in their communities and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program.

United Community Bank is one of 84 Community Champions that have worked with hundreds of organizations in their communities this year, providing funding, volunteers, materials, supplies, and/or food for their neighbors. United Community Bank was proud to raise money for Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN. This year UCB had four food trucks in Perham as part of Food for Flight and did a special Tailgating for Troops in Frazee as part of homecoming festivities. All donations received during the month of September was matched by UCB and this year, they raised $14,000!

MBA President/CEO Joe Witt congratulated the recipients. “Minnesota banks provide an extraordinary level of commitment to the communities they serve,” said Witt. “In addition to providing the capital that helps families and local businesses thrive, the banking industry’s record of supporting charitable and community causes is second to none. The MBA is pleased to recognize these banks for their commitment to making a real difference in their local communities.

The Minnesota Bankers Association is the state’s largest trade association devoted exclusively to the representation of commercial banks. The MBA was founded in 1889 and represents 95% of Minnesota’s banks.